Max Verstappen Triumphs in Imola

From left: Hamilton, Verstappen, and Norris spray Ferrari Trento, the new official toast of F1 Photo: Ferrari Trento The 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was worth the unusual three-week wait. After the tightest qualifying session of the turbo-hybrid era, the race started in damp conditions that proved tricky even for Formula 1’s most capable wet-weather…

2020 Mazda CX-30 Named an IIHS Top Safety Pick

Photo: Mazda Mazda’s latest sporty crossover, the Mazda CX-30, recently earned a nod from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In its first year on the market, the CX-30 as already made a name for itself as a Top Safety Pick. Safety First: The Mazda6 is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick Earning high marks…

2016 Ford F-Series Super Duty Overview

2016 Ford F-Series Super Duty If you’re looking for a truck that can get any job done, then look no further than the 2016 Ford F-Series Super Duty. This truck comes in 15 different trims, so the driver can customize the vehicle to his or her specific needs. The 2016 Ford F-Series Super Duty also…

Pros and Cons of Front License Plates

Photo: Pixabay Out of 50 states in the United States of America, 31 require drivers to display rear and front license plates. Ohio is about to make the switch and become a rear-plate-only state. Some motorists are thrilled, while others are firmly on the two-plate team. Here’s a look at each side’s arguments. Cutting-Edge Technology:…

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Overview

Chevy’s flagship pickup truck was completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, but that wasn’t the only enhancement made for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The all-new pickup also boasts a completely new lineup of more fuel-efficient engines. 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Specifications 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior Whenever a vehicle is redesigned, most of the attention will…

Columbus Plans Connected Vehicle Project to Improve Safety, Advance Autonomous Technology

Columbus is launching an experimental project to connect vehicles electronically and gather data to improve traffic safety Photo: Rod Berry/Ohio Stock Photography An experimental project in Columbus, Ohio, will connect vehicles electronically to help improve safety and traffic flow. It will also gather information that could pave the way for more widespread autonomous vehicle use….

57 Best Car-Related Moments from The Office

It’s been over two years (831 days to be exact) since The Office aired its final episode here in the US, and each day since then, I have been filled with an intense emptiness that nothing can fill—but kudos to you for trying, Parks and Rec. The Office is a sick obsession for me; I can quote…

Lessons Learned Driving on Bald Tires

As I mentioned before, I am driving around a well-used ’07 Pontiac G6. About a month after my first major foray into diy car care, I found something out–in the rain, my car has gradually turned into a giant metal sled pulled by a dog with severe attention problems. I nearly slid sideways through an…

2016 Toyota 4Runner Overview

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner When you feel the itch for adventure in your soul, you need a car that’ll match your enthusiasm. For some, that car is likely to be the 2016 Toyota 4Runner. Combining an affordable MSRP of $33,510, a spacious interior for all your gear, and a capable, if fairly inefficient engine, the…

Here’s why Driving on Sidewalks is a Bad Idea

Photo: Max Pixel A “sidedrive” sounds like a strange term — probably because it is not an English word. However, driving on sidewalks is a hot trend this month. In New York, police are looking for a driver with charges of reckless endangerment. Footage from a New York elementary school captured a car mounting the…